Lancing College
Lancing College is a co-ed boarding and day school in West, Sussex, educating pupils aged 13 - 18 and founded in 1848. Boarding fees are £18,439 - £18,439 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 13 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Lancing College
The story, ethos and character of Lancing College.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Dr Scott Crawford
Lancing College educates pupils from 13 to 18 to develop a love of learning and to reach their full potential, enriched by the arts and physical activities. It prepares young men and women of vision and integrity who will be of service to their fellow human beings.
Boarding is available from the age of 13 years (Third Form or Year 9) and every year the school welcomes approximately 100 new boarding pupils to their seven Boarding Houses. Children talk fondly about the joy of belonging to a community, forging friendships, learning to be independent and having access to a diverse array of opportunities.
Co-curricular activities offer a wonderful chance for learning and personal development outside the academic syllabus.
Examination results are at the core of a Lancing education but there is so much more on offer and the students excel outside of the classroom, broadening their skills and finding activities that excite them. Importantly, Lancing College is a happy where boys and girls are encouraged to fulfil their potential.
Pupils are respected and treated as individuals and the school provides an excellent level of pastoral care. There is a strong feeling of community and a sense of purpose and positivity; quiet confidence and tolerance rule. The school produces well-rounded, accomplished individuals who are fully prepared for the next step of their lives.
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Academics at Lancing College
What pupils study at Lancing College — and where it takes them.
English; Mathematics; Religious Studies; Physics, Chemistry and Biology; two of French, German, Spanish and EAL; Latin and Classical Civilisation; Geography; History; Music; Art; Design and Technology; and Physical Education. In the Fourth Form (Year 10) all pupils continue to study the core subjects of English and English Literature, Mathematics, the Sciences and Religious Studies (which is taken as a Short GCSE at the end of the Fourth Form).
In addition, pupils take four optional subjects, one of which must be a Foreign Language, and follow a course of PE and PSHE. The Sixth Form at Lancing provides significant opportunities for academic development and enhancement and has a well established record of excellence in terms both of examination results and success in assisting students to gain places at top universities in this country and overseas.
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
2025University choices are broad, reflecting the fields of study that pupils are following, including Warwick, Exeter, Nottingham, Bath, Bristol, UCL and Imperial College London Over the past 5 years the College has sent over 40 children to study overseas.
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Lancing College
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Lancing College.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 3, Boys 4, Mixed 0
- Exeat weekends
- Yes
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
College is one of the most prestigious boarding schools in the UK. Its academic standards are very high with almost 10% of its university applicants going on to study at Oxbridge. On average, 80% of all students are accepted at their choice of university, including Imperial College, Durham and LSE.
Unlike many other schools in the south east of the country, Lancing is a seven day a week boarding school with all but two of its Houses full boarding communities. The College has a number of international students who contribute to a wonderfully inclusive, diverse and dynamic atmosphere, but students from overseas are guaranteed a true British boarding experience.
A genuine home away from home
Lancing College has a long tradition of welcoming boarders and has adapted over the years to meet the changing lives and needs of our parents and pupils. Boarding starts at the age of 13 years (Third Form) and every year we welcome around 120 new boarding pupils to our seven Boarding Houses.
Some pupils choose to come to board at Lancing in the Sixth Form. Handford - Girls (Girls) Handford is the College's largest House with space for up to 70 girls. The House was founded in 1986 and was named after Basil Handford, one of Lancing College's longest serving staff members.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Lancing College admissions
How children join Lancing College, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school All students should have a good level of English before applying for a at Lancing College. We are unable to accommodate students for less than two terms of study. Application procedure and entrance tests Applicants need to provide: Registration form and fee of £240.
Reference or report from the candidate's school All candidates will be interviewed (this can be via Zoom). Applicants are required to sit a computerised cognitive ability test and an English paper. Alternatively we can email test papers to an educational agency, to the British Council offices or to the pupil's school.
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Lancing College fees & funding
What Lancing College costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Lancing College.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Lancing College against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Lancing College location & travel
Where Lancing College is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Lancing College, Lancing, West Sussex, BN15 0RW , England Airport transfer Lancing offers a full service for overseas pupils with transport to London Heathrow and Gatwick at half terms and end/start of term. Lancing has a team with extensive experience dedicated to ensuring the smooth and safe movement of pupils from home to school.
The school has a register of known and approved taxi companies. There are a number of rail links that provide regular transport from London airports/London to Shoreham or Lancing station. Additionally, road links - by bus or car - provide another form of transport.
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